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GPT-4o Tested: Faster and More Versatile Than Before, but Questions Loom Over Reliability
GPT-4o was introduced with several new features. It added real-time emotive voice generation, access to the Internet, integration with certain cloud services, computer vision, and more. While the features were impressive on paper (and in the tech demos), the biggest highlight was the announcement that GPT-4o-powered ChatGPT will be available to eve...
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Rajya Sabha Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill: Details
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 with a voice vote following a walkout by the opposition members over the Manipur issue.
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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Passed in Lok Sabha Amid Opposition: Details
The Lok Sabha on Monday cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill by a voice vote amid slogan shouting by opposition members over the Manipur issue.
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Apple Testing Its Own Generative AI Chatbot, Apple GPT, to Rival OpenAI's ChatGPT: Report
Apple is reportedly working on artificial intelligence (AI) offerings similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. The iPhone maker has built its own framework, known as "Ajax", to create large language models (LLMs) and is also testing a chatbot that some engineers call "Apple GPT", the report said, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
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ChatGPT May Soon Start Taking Voice Commands in Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said US drivers could power some of their luxury vehicles with ChatGPT in a test program starting June 16. Compatible with some 900,000 vehicles that have the automaker's "MBUX" systems, ChatGPT will download over the air after drivers opt in via a Mercedes app or by voice command, the company said. The test will last thre...
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AI Voice Scams Rampant in US as Cybercriminals Use Technology to Spread Disinformation
The voice on the phone seemed frighteningly real -- an American mother heard her daughter sobbing before a man took over and demanded a ransom. But the girl was an AI clone and the abduction was fake.
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PS5 Version 7 Update Brings Discord Integration, VRR Support for 1440p Resolution, and More
Sony has rolled out a new PS5 update that brings Discord integration to the console. The update allows players to answer Discord voice calls on the PS5, after transferring the call over from their PC or phone Discord apps. Dubbed version 7, the update also offers VRR support at 1440p resolution, a screen-sharing functionality, the ability to record...
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China's Rules on 'Deepfakes' to Come Into Force From January 10, Cyberspace Regulator Says
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Sunday said that its new rules for content providers that alter facial and voice data will take effect from January 10. The regulations are designed to protect people from being impersonated by deepfakes without their consent, according to the regulator.
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Apple Music Sing Karaoke Mode With Real-Time Lyrics, Duet View Announced: All Details
Apple Music Sing, a new karaoke mode for Apple's music streaming service, was announced by the company on Tuesday. Users can access real-time lyrics that are synced to the rhythm of the vocals and Apple will offer users over 50 dedicated "companion playlists" with karaoke-ready songs to pick from. The feature will be available to all users globally...
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Elon Musk Tells Employees He Wants Twitter to Have Encrypted DMs With Video, Voice Chat Support: Report
Elon Musk, Twitter's new CEO, has outlined his plans to employees, to bring encrypted DMs to the microblogging platform, as per a report. The firm's new owner is also reportedly planning on adding encrypted voice and video calling for Twitter users. In 2018, Twitter warned that an undisclosed number of DMs between businesses and their customers had...
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Telegram Premium Price in India Slashed by More Than 60 Percent: All Details
Telegram Premium price in India has been slashed by over 60 percent. The messaging service will now charge users Rs. 179 a month for access to larger 4GB file uploads, faster downloads, and the ability to convert voice messages into text, among other features. The Telegram Premium subscription was previously priced at Rs. 469 in the country.
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Google Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Ruling, Fine Trimmed to EUR 4.125 Billion
European Union's General Court on Wednesday upheld the EU's record fine against Google over its Android operating system for mobile phones. The court reduced the fine to EUR 4.125 billion from EUR 4.34 billion (roughly Rs. 34,157 crore) decided by the commission in 2018. Google voiced disappointment with the EU court judgment.
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Hey Siri: Virtual Assistants Are Listening to Children and Using the Data
With no legal requirement to erase this data, the data accumulates over children’s lifetimes, potentially lasting forever.
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Google App on Android Now Lets You Use Voice Commands While Navigating, Even When Not Connected to Internet
Google app for Android has received an update with the ability to use voice commands while using navigation on Google Maps. The feature works even when the device is not connected to the Internet. Separately, Google Authenticator has been updated after over two years. It hides your 2FA codes until you tap them to see.
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Punjab Suspends Mobile Internet Services in Patiala
The Punjab government on Saturday suspended mobile Internet and SMS services, except voice calls, in Patiala district a day after clashes between two groups over an anti-Khalistan march left four people injured.
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GPT-4o Tested: Faster and More Versatile Than Before, but Questions Loom Over Reliability
GPT-4o was introduced with several new features. It added real-time emotive voice generation, access to the Internet, integration with certain cloud services, computer vision, and more. While the features were impressive on paper (and in the tech demos), the biggest highlight was the announcement that GPT-4o-powered ChatGPT will be available to eve...
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Rajya Sabha Passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill: Details
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 with a voice vote following a walkout by the opposition members over the Manipur issue.
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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill Passed in Lok Sabha Amid Opposition: Details
The Lok Sabha on Monday cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill by a voice vote amid slogan shouting by opposition members over the Manipur issue.
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Apple Testing Its Own Generative AI Chatbot, Apple GPT, to Rival OpenAI's ChatGPT: Report
Apple is reportedly working on artificial intelligence (AI) offerings similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. The iPhone maker has built its own framework, known as "Ajax", to create large language models (LLMs) and is also testing a chatbot that some engineers call "Apple GPT", the report said, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
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ChatGPT May Soon Start Taking Voice Commands in Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said US drivers could power some of their luxury vehicles with ChatGPT in a test program starting June 16. Compatible with some 900,000 vehicles that have the automaker's "MBUX" systems, ChatGPT will download over the air after drivers opt in via a Mercedes app or by voice command, the company said. The test will last thre...
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AI Voice Scams Rampant in US as Cybercriminals Use Technology to Spread Disinformation
The voice on the phone seemed frighteningly real -- an American mother heard her daughter sobbing before a man took over and demanded a ransom. But the girl was an AI clone and the abduction was fake.
-
PS5 Version 7 Update Brings Discord Integration, VRR Support for 1440p Resolution, and More
Sony has rolled out a new PS5 update that brings Discord integration to the console. The update allows players to answer Discord voice calls on the PS5, after transferring the call over from their PC or phone Discord apps. Dubbed version 7, the update also offers VRR support at 1440p resolution, a screen-sharing functionality, the ability to record...
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China's Rules on 'Deepfakes' to Come Into Force From January 10, Cyberspace Regulator Says
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Sunday said that its new rules for content providers that alter facial and voice data will take effect from January 10. The regulations are designed to protect people from being impersonated by deepfakes without their consent, according to the regulator.
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Apple Music Sing Karaoke Mode With Real-Time Lyrics, Duet View Announced: All Details
Apple Music Sing, a new karaoke mode for Apple's music streaming service, was announced by the company on Tuesday. Users can access real-time lyrics that are synced to the rhythm of the vocals and Apple will offer users over 50 dedicated "companion playlists" with karaoke-ready songs to pick from. The feature will be available to all users globally...
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Elon Musk Tells Employees He Wants Twitter to Have Encrypted DMs With Video, Voice Chat Support: Report
Elon Musk, Twitter's new CEO, has outlined his plans to employees, to bring encrypted DMs to the microblogging platform, as per a report. The firm's new owner is also reportedly planning on adding encrypted voice and video calling for Twitter users. In 2018, Twitter warned that an undisclosed number of DMs between businesses and their customers had...
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Telegram Premium Price in India Slashed by More Than 60 Percent: All Details
Telegram Premium price in India has been slashed by over 60 percent. The messaging service will now charge users Rs. 179 a month for access to larger 4GB file uploads, faster downloads, and the ability to convert voice messages into text, among other features. The Telegram Premium subscription was previously priced at Rs. 469 in the country.
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Google Loses Appeal Over EU Antitrust Ruling, Fine Trimmed to EUR 4.125 Billion
European Union's General Court on Wednesday upheld the EU's record fine against Google over its Android operating system for mobile phones. The court reduced the fine to EUR 4.125 billion from EUR 4.34 billion (roughly Rs. 34,157 crore) decided by the commission in 2018. Google voiced disappointment with the EU court judgment.
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Hey Siri: Virtual Assistants Are Listening to Children and Using the Data
With no legal requirement to erase this data, the data accumulates over children’s lifetimes, potentially lasting forever.
-
Google App on Android Now Lets You Use Voice Commands While Navigating, Even When Not Connected to Internet
Google app for Android has received an update with the ability to use voice commands while using navigation on Google Maps. The feature works even when the device is not connected to the Internet. Separately, Google Authenticator has been updated after over two years. It hides your 2FA codes until you tap them to see.
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Punjab Suspends Mobile Internet Services in Patiala
The Punjab government on Saturday suspended mobile Internet and SMS services, except voice calls, in Patiala district a day after clashes between two groups over an anti-Khalistan march left four people injured.
